White belts Tournament

Saturday, December 5, 2026 Limassol, Cyprus

At a Glance

Divisions

Ruleset

IBJJF

Entry

€40

Description

📍 Location: Checkmat Limassol Pafou 74, 3051 Limassol, Cyprus

Competition rules and formats

1. Categories and participants

Adults and masters.

White belts ONLY

Division by age and weight (according to IBJJF standards).

2. Fight formats

Classic single elimination system - fight for a place on the podium in intense fights.

3. Fight time

Adults and Masters: 4 min.

4. Rules

All matches are held according to the official IBJJF rules.

Equipment: clean kimono (Gi) in accordance with the regulations.

5. Awards

Exclusive medals for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in each category.

In the Round Robin format - awards are received by each member of the group!

WEIGHING

Weighing will take place at the tournament venue.

Weighing begins at 09:00 and takes place throughout the competition.

Weighing will be conducted without the gi - in shorts and a T-shirt

COMPETITION RULES: IBJJF

🕘 Doors Open: 08:30 | Competition Starts: 10:00

⚠️ IMPORTANT!

If fewer than two participants register in a weight category, the organizer reserves the right to merge categories (by weight, age).

🔵ENTRIES

🔹Men's GI 40 EUR

Event Details

Format

Single elimination

Schedule

Doors open 08:30; competition starts 10:00.

Weigh-In

Weighing at the tournament venue; begins at 09:00 and takes place throughout the competition; conducted without the gi (shorts and a T-shirt).

Rules

This event runs under IBJJF rules.

Two points for a takedown, sweep or knee on belly, three for a pass, four for mount or back, with advantages and penalties to split the close ones. Know the scoreboard before you're the one staring at it.

How IBJJF scoring works

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Divisions

Male Gi€40
18 years and above

Organizer

Checkmat Limassol Competition

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the White belts Tournament held?

Checkmat Limassol Pafou 74, 3051 Limassol, Cyprus.

Which belts and age groups can compete?

The tournament is for white belts only and accepts Adults and Masters.

How are divisions organized?

Divisions are by age and weight according to IBJJF standards.

What is the competition format?

The event uses a classic single elimination system; if a Round Robin format is used, awards are received by each member of the group.

How long is each match?

Adults and Masters matches are 4 minutes long.

When do doors open and when does the competition start?

Doors open at 08:30 and competition starts at 10:00.

When and how are weigh-ins conducted?

Weighing takes place at the tournament venue, begins at 09:00 and continues throughout the competition; weigh-ins are conducted without the gi, in shorts and a T-shirt.

What are the equipment requirements?

A clean kimono (Gi) in accordance with the regulations is required.

What happens if a weight category has fewer than two participants?

The organizer reserves the right to merge categories by weight and age if fewer than two participants register in a weight category.

How much does it cost to enter Men's Gi divisions?

Men's GI entry fee is 40 EUR.